The 3rd stage of the Romanian Grand Prix took place from 20-28 August in Miercurea Ciuc. Simultaneously with the Grand Prix event (open to players rated 2200+), the 25th jubilee classic chess tournament Caissa (for players rated U2200), and the youth 9th Balogh Janos Memorial (for children U12, U10, U8) were held in the same venue of Sapientia University.